B OLD I N T HE S PIRIT

Acts 4:13
13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and
perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they
marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been
with Jesus.

Introduction:

In the first part of Acts 4 we saw Peter in the face of
opposition, preaching a message regarding eternal life.
There was boldness in the early church brought by the
Holy Spirit, which we need in our church today.

Our prayer should be that our church will go on to
maturity and greater power as we allow the Holy Spirit
to work and lead. I pray that we never take the
blessings of God for granted, or lose the hunger for His
power and boldness.

Why was the early church a bold church?

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17)
The Devil is real. and they took knowledge of them.
Acts 4:14-17
14
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them. They Were Not Learned Men
There is no spirituality in ignorance. they conferred
among themselves. What shall we do to these men? for
that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest
to all them that dwell in Jerusalem. THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS (VS. 16 Saying.
B. and he opposes Christians. They Were Bold In There Message
2. and
perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men. they
marvelled. but
sometimes we label things as spiritual warfare that are
not necessarily so. THEY HAD BATTLED THE ENEMY (VS. that they had been
with Jesus. and we cannot deny it. 17 But
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. rather than humbly acknowledging that every
good thing they have comes from God.1. 13)
Acts 4:13
13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John.
A. 15 But when they had
commanded them to go aside out of the council. but many times
people glory in their education and become proud and
lifted up.
they could say nothing against it.

and took a lamb out of the
flock: 35 And I went out after him. used to say. and out of the paw of the bear. let us straitly threaten
them. that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
A.
and there came a lion. The Enemy Threatened Them
Dr Bob Jones Sr.
Remember to the Christian all fiery trials and “Father
filtered. he will deliver me
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. against the LORD.that it spread no further among the people. and the rulers take
counsel together.
saying. and smote him. The LORD that delivered me out of the
paw of the lion.
B. you’ll never become the
kind of Christian God wants you to be. and smote him. 3 Let us break their bands asunder. “The test of a man’s
character is what it takes to stop him. The Enemy Conspired Against Them
Psalms 2:2-3
2
The kings of the earth set themselves. and a bear. and against his anointed.
1 Samuel 17:34-35
34
And David said unto Saul.
1 Samuel 17:37
37
David said moreover. I caught him
by his beard. Thy servant kept his father's sheep. and cast away their
cords from us.” If you give up
when the going gets tough. and delivered
it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me.”
David’s earlier challenges as a young shepherd
prepared him for great victories ahead. and slew him.

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B. 22 For the man was above forty years old.
Acts 4:21
21
So when they had further threatened them. They Spoke of God
The result of the powerful preaching and the boldness
of the disciples was that men glorified God.
judge ye.out of the hand of this Philistine. on whom this
miracle of healing was shewed. And Saul said unto David. they let them go.
and the LORD be with thee. Whether it be
right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God. 19-
22)
Acts 4:19-22
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But Peter and John answered and said unto them. They Feared God More than Man
Proverbs 1:7
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools
despise wisdom and instruction.
3. finding nothing how they might punish them.
A. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have
seen and heard. 21 So when they had further threatened them. Go. they
let them go.
Despite the threats made against them.
because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which
was done. they feared
disobeying and displeasing God more than being
thrown into prison or even losing their life. THEY BELIEVED GOD’S PROMISES (VS.

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.finding nothing how they might punish them. if we are not
weary in the battle. If we have been with Jesus. we
will be bold in the Spirit as we witness and walk daily in
the world. and are strong in our beliefs.
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Our desire and prayer should be that God be glorified
in His church. because of the
people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.